Wilson v. Gilbert

Opinion

RATTIGAN, J.

This medical malpractice action was commenced against A. E. Gilbert, M. D., Napa Medical Group, and others, on behalf of Paul Wilson, a minor (to whom we hereinafter refer as “Paul” or “respondent”). Dr. Gilbert and Napa Medical Group appeal from a $300,000 judgment entered against them upon, a jury verdict finding them liable in that amount.

The medical evidence consists exclusively of the testimony of Paul’s father, Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Cofer, and Dr. Nobis. All were called by respondent; appellants called no medical witnesses, and Dr. Gilbert testified only under call by…